- Enrollment
- 2,953
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bronx, NY
Ps 85 Great Expectations
Federal NCES profile for Ps 85 Great Expectations, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360008705139
👥 S:T ratio 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ps 85 Great Expectations earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #83 of 184
- schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ps 85 Great Expectations has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 85 Great Expectations ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #10 · New York
NCES ID 360008705139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Ps 85 Great Expectations held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360008705139 · Bronx, NY Other · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 11.1:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students)
Ps 85 Great Expectations held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.6 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ps 85 Great Expectations in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronx High Sch
Bronx High School of Science (the)
2,953 students
- Riverdale/King
Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141)
1,383 students
- Dewitt Clinton
Dewitt Clinton High School
1,212 students
- Ps 86 Kingsbri 1,091
Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights
1,091 students
- In-Tech Academ 953
In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368)
953 students
- This school 653
Ps 85 Great Expectations
653 students
What this shows Ps 85 Great Expectations reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ps 85 Great Expectations compares
Ps 85 Great Expectations held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in New York - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
African American 29.1%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Ps 85 Great Expectations is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ps 85 Great Expectations Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dewitt Clinton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 86 Kingsbridge Heights | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| In-Tech Academy (Ms/Hs 368) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ps 85 Great Expectations's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 953
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ps 85 Great Expectations
How many students attend Ps 85 Great Expectations?
Ps 85 Great Expectations has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps 85 Great Expectations?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps 85 Great Expectations is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ps 85 Great Expectations?
95.2% of students at Ps 85 Great Expectations are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ps 85 Great Expectations?
The largest demographic group at Ps 85 Great Expectations is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ps 85 Great Expectations?
Ps 85 Great Expectations has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ps 85 Great Expectations rank among schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Ps 85 Great Expectations ranks #83 of 184 schools in Bronx, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #10?
Besides Ps 85 Great Expectations, New York City Geographic District #10 also operates Bronx High School of Science (the) (2,953 students), Riverdale/Kingsbridge Academy (Ms/Hs 141) (1,383 students), and Dewitt Clinton High School (1,212 students). See the New York City Geographic District #10 district page for the complete list.